Ingredient glossary

Cloudberry Seed Oil

What Cloudberry Seed Oil does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.

INCI: Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil

Minor player

In short: Cloudberry Seed Oil delivers softening and barrier support, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is limited.

What it does
Softening, barrier support
Best for
Most skin types
Evidence
Limited
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The Glow take

A comfort ingredient, and none the worse for it.

Cloudberry Seed Oil is here for feel and moisture, softening the skin and slowing water loss. More comfort than correction.

— Maya

What it does

  • softening
  • barrier support
  • antioxidant

weak evidenceThe composition is well characterised, roughly 40 to 45 percent linoleic and 30 to 35 percent alpha-linolenic acid with natural tocopherols. Skin claims rest on that profile and on supplier testing, not on clinical trials.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Tends to suit

  • dry
  • normal
  • sensitive

Approach with care

  • fungal acne prone
  • Clogs poresLow
  • Irritation riskLow

How it fits each skin type

  • DrySuits
  • CombinationSuits
  • OilySuits
  • SensitiveSuits

Take extra care if any of these apply to you: fungal acne prone.

Where it fits in your routine

WhenMorning and evening
Where in the orderAfter your actives, to seal everything in

Plays well with

Cloudberry Seed Oil, answered

Is Cloudberry Seed Oil safe during pregnancy?

Yes. Cloudberry Seed Oil is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.

Who should avoid Cloudberry Seed Oil?

Approach Cloudberry Seed Oil with care if any of these apply to you: fungal acne prone.

What concentration of Cloudberry Seed Oil actually works?

Its concentration is rarely printed on the label, so use the ingredient list as your clue: near the top third it is likely doing real work, near the bottom it is more of a sprinkle.

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Sources & how we reviewed this

Last reviewed August 2026. Educational information about a cosmetic ingredient, not medical advice.